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AIM Intro Course

9 Units

Get started with the VEX AIM Coding Robot!

Get started with the VEX AIM Coding Robot! Learn to drive and code the robot as you complete a variety of hands-on coding challenges to navigate around obstacles, kick balls, and use the AI Vision Sensor to detect and deliver objects!

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Unit 1

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Drive with a Controller

Learn how to drive your VEX AIM Coding Robot with the One Stick Controller to kick sports balls and move barrels.

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Unit 2

Touch to Code

Start controlling the VEX AIM Coding Robot with Button Coding as you navigate the field and move objects, all with a series of button presses.

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Constructing Knowledge

Learn about how to access Tutorials in VEXcode AIM to find help when you need it.

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Unit 3

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Move Around Obstacles

Explore coding the VEX AIM Coding Robot to move in four directions as you create sequences to drive around obstacles with VEXcode AIM.

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Unit 4

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Navigate Diagonal Paths

Build onto your coding skills as you code the VEX AIM Coding Robot to move around obstacles at any angle!

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Unit 5

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Transport Cargo

Turn and drive the VEX AIM Coding Robot as you navigate to complete more complex tasks to pick up and place objects with precision.

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Unit 6

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Finding and Transporting Cargo

Continue to explore the AI Vision Sensor as you incorporate it into more complex coding challenges. Detect, collect, and kick barrels while adding some fun emojis on the robot's screen.

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Constructing Knowledge

Learn about different methods for viewing the robot's AI Vision both in VEXcode and on the robot's screen.

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Unit 7

Exploring AI Vision

Investigate the VEX AIM Coding Robot's AI Vision to determine how light and other factors impact the sensor.

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VEX AIM Coding Robot is on a field with 2 blue barrel and 1 sport ball in front of it.
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Constructing Knowledge

Get a glimpse into the world of AI as you learn how AI Vision models are created and trained.

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Constructing Knowledge

Dive into customizing your robot as you learn to display custom images on the screen.

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Unit 8

VEX AIM Coding Robot is on a field with 1 sport ball in front of it.

Controlling Decisions

Continue to investigate the capabilities of the VEX AIM Coding Robot's AI Vision and customizing controller code as you prepare for the Capstone challenge!

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Constructing Knowledge

Help is around whenever you need it when you are coding in VEXcode AIM. Use the built-in help to learn more about commands and how to use them in a project.

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Capstone

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Delivery Dash

Put together everything you have learned so far into one final Capstone Challenge! In this challenge, you will race against the clock to sort cargo both Autonomously and with Driver Control.

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